Emergency Communications Specialist

About this role

<p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;" data-pasted="true"><strong>Emergency Communications Specialist<br><br>&nbsp;Salary Range (depending on qualifications and experience):<br>&nbsp;Monthly: $6,217 - $8,756<br>&nbsp;Annual: $74,604 - $105,072</strong></p><p style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;"><span style="color:inherit;">Emergency Communications Specialists (ECS) are cross-trained in four different disciplines: Call-Taking, Law Enforcement dispatching, Fire/EMS/Search &amp; Rescue dispatching, and our Data Channel (law enforcement intelligence and field support). Each ECS becomes proficient at handling complex computer systems and a variety of responsibilities in a stressful and highly technical environment. Our ECS utilize a Viper phone system and Central Square computer aided dispatch (CAD) system, along with many additional software applications while exercising independent judgment. Work involves extended periods of sitting or standing while working with others in a team atmosphere. The Communications Center is staffed 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.</span></p><p style="margin:0in;"><span style="color:inherit;"

Requirements

<div style="margin:0in;" data-pasted="true"><p style="margin:0in;" data-pasted="true"><strong><u>Education and Experience</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p><p style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;"><span style="color:inherit;">•High school diploma or equivalent.</span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;"><span style="color:inherit;"><br>&nbsp;•Type a minimum of 40 wpm with accuracy.</span></p><p style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;"><span style="color:inherit;"><br>&nbsp;•Ability to read, write, speak, and comprehend English with enough proficiency to effectively communicate under stressful circumstances.</span></p><br><p style="margin:0in;"><strong><u>Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities</u></strong><strong>:</strong></p><p style="margin:0in;text-align:justify;"><span style="color:i